Each 49 oz can of apricot puree is made from 100% apricots with all pits removed. Use one to two cans per 5 gallon batch of beer or mead. One can will give a slight flavor while two cans will produce a more pronounced fruit flavor. Because the product is sterile you can add directly to your fermenter for maximum flavor. There is no need to boil the puree. This product can also be used to make excellent fruit wines. Vintners Harvest is manufactured by Oregon Fruit Products.

For my first fruit beer, I seriously considered making my own fruit syrup, but thought better of it. So, I went with this puree instead to minimize the failure points.

It could not have been easier. I simply sprayed down the top and sides of the can with sanitizer, dunked my can opener in the same solution, opened, and dumped the contents into the secondary fermenter. Then, I racked the beer on top.

After a week, with a some light fermentation activity for the first few days, I bottled. Excellent results. Good, bright apricot flavor that is not too sweet.

One can is great for a mild apricot flavor, but if you are shooting for a more pronounced flavor, definitely should grab too. The price is very competitive with other vendors, but I just wish it was a little cheaper across the board!

I've used this puree twice now. Both times I had great result. It's easy to use. I generally sanitized the can before opening it, the pour the contents straight into the fermenter. It comes sterile, so there is no need for eating the puree and losing all of the delicate flavors.